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migo Posts: 20 Joined: 2003/01/06	2004/07/23, 06:08 AM I think shoulders down would be better than up, but back is god.
supergrrl Posts: 23 Joined: 2003/09/10	2004/07/20, 02:18 PM My shoulders are kind of rounded forward and my posture is generally bad - probably from years of slouching (should have listened to you, Mom!) are there any specific exercises I can do to remedy this problem? or at least make that part of my body stronger so when i do make an effort to sit up straight i'm not aching after five minutes? thanks!!
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/07/20, 05:01 PM shrugs will help and squats will big time. Imagin when you walk around that your superman( or supergirl) an dyour wearing a cape....stand up tal so it can wave in the wind, shoulders up and back. -------------- .......adversity causes some to break, but others to break records! ......minds are not vessles to be filled, but fires to be enlightened ......Confucious once said ,DO NOT play leap frog with a unicorn
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/07/20, 05:38 PM LOL! -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/07/20, 07:13 PM hey thats what mens health said to do lol -------------- .......adversity causes some to break, but others to break records! ......minds are not vessles to be filled, but fires to be enlightened ......Confucious once said ,DO NOT play leap frog with a unicorn
supergrrl Posts: 23 Joined: 2003/09/10	2004/07/21, 09:23 AM thanks! LOL! Actually, i AM supergrrl! My cape has just been at the dry cleaners, that's why you didn't see it before.
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/07/27, 10:35 AM I noticed you are 5'10". . alot of taller women have a tendency to slouch down and shorten themselves. My husband is 6'4" and I notice him 'rounding down' all the time. Stand up straight - imagine there is a broomstick down your spine, up through the center of your head and stretch the top of your head up, keeping your neck aligned with it. Shoulders down, chest up. You will feel what I mean when you try this! I went through some training with a Pilates instructor because I had terrible posture and was starting to feel those aches you mention. Learning the stretching, movements, and breathing instruction was absolutely worth it. I still slip sometimes, but feel MUCH better now. -------------- : ] ~Danielle The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
davisp Posts: 313 Joined: 2002/10/26	2004/07/27, 11:11 AM My posture was always bad too. Just starting a good resistance program (weights) and eating right actually strengthened my shoulders and back enough to have a natural good posture. I now find it very easy to sit up straight without pain. Unfortunately I am not you and am unable to know if you had the same pain I did. I can't imagine a good fitness plan hurting though :big_smile:. -------------- Seeking out motivation does not motivate you to seek out results. - Paul